Eighth-ranked Krizevci (6-12) made lots of trouble for sixth ranked Djuro Djakovic (10-8) in Slavonski Brod on Saturday. Djuro Djakovic managed to secure only one-point victory 73-72. However their fans expected easier game. The hosts trailed by 5 points at the halftime before their 22-14 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to win the game. 25 personal fouls committed by Krizevci helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was guard Teo Petani (190-88) who scored 20 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Forward Toni Brnas (201-91) chipped in 18 points and 12 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Marin Zrnic (200-88) who recorded 17 points and 5 rebounds. Krizevci's coach Luka Bujas rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Djuro Djakovic moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Darda. Krizevci lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 12 games lost. An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Zagreb. First ranked KK Zagreb faced 3rd ranked Jolly. Host KK Zagreb (14-4) defeated guests from Sibenik (12-6) 78-70. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Jolly. It was a good game for forward Ante Krapic (205-85) who led his team to a victory with 20 points. Ivan Novacic contributed with 14 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. American guard Ronald Ross (188-83, college: Texas Tech, agency: LUMANI 10.7) replied with 25 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals for Jolly. KK Zagreb have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 14-4 record. Jolly at the other side keeps the third place with six games lost. They share the position with Alkar Sinj. Tenth-ranked KK Dubrovnik (1-17) made lots of trouble for fourth ranked Alkar Sinj (12-6) on Saturday. The visitors from Sinj managed to secure only one-point victory 77-76. However their fans expected much easier game. Slavko Modric scored 18 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. Alkar Sinj's coach Boris Poljak used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was Maro Lucic with 21 points and 6 rebounds. Alkar Sinj moved-up to third place, which they share with Jolly. KK Dubrovnik lost fourteenth consecutive game. Loser KK Dubrovnik stay dead last with 17 lost games.
In the last two games of round 18 Zabok was defeated by Darda in a road game 76-71. Kvarner 2010 beat Osjecki Sokol at home 81-76. The best stats of 18th round was 20 points and 19 rebounds by Alen Trepalovac of Darda.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Zagreb. First ranked KK Zagreb faced 3rd ranked Jolly. Host KK Zagreb (14-4) defeated guests from Sibenik (12-6) 78-70. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Jolly. The hosts started the game with a very strong first quarter 23-11. But Jolly won second period 19-16. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. KK Zagreb forced 21 Jolly turnovers. It was a good game for forward Ante Krapic (205-85) who led his team to a victory with 20 points. The former international forward Ivan Novacic (201-85) contributed with 14 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Four KK Zagreb players scored in double figures. American guard Ronald Ross (188-83, college: Texas Tech, agency: LUMANI 10.7) replied with 25 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals and forward Mate Mrva (195-83) added 5 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Jolly. KK Zagreb have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 14-4 record. Jolly at the other side keeps the third place with six games lost. They share the position with Alkar Sinj. Top scorers: Jolly: R.Ross 25+5reb+4ast, T.Gabric 10+2reb+2ast, D.Butorac 9+1reb+3ast, D.Bubalo 9+5reb, D.Vrsaljko 7+4reb, M.Mrva 5+7reb+2ast KK Zagreb: A.Krapic 20+4reb, I.Novacic 14+7reb+1ast, M.Car 10+2reb+5ast, M.Halilovic 10+8reb, K.Zganec 8+2reb+1ast, P.Babic 7+3reb+2ast
There was no surprise in Darda where 7th ranked KK Zabok (7-11) was defeated by fifth ranked Vrijednosnice OS (10-8) 76-71 on Saturday. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But KK Zabok won third quarter 21-15. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The game was decided in the last minutes when Vrijednosnice OS won last quarter 18-15. Vrijednosnice OS shot 26 for 37 from the free-throw line, while KK Zabok only scored eight points from the stripe. They outrebounded KK Zabok 35-19 including 20 on the defensive glass. Naturalized Bosnian center Alen Trepalovac (214-85) had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 19 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Luka Panduric (192-93) chipped in 22 points and 6 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was Serbian forward Petar Maric (196-87, college: Lincoln Trail CC) with 17 points and the former international guard Ivan Tomas (193-81) scored 11 points and 6 assists. Four KK Zabok players scored in double figures. KK Zabok's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Vrijednosnice OS have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 10-8 record, which they share with Djuro Djakovic. Loser KK Zabok keeps the seventh place with 11 games lost. Top scorers: Zabok: P.Maric 17+3reb, J.Mustapic 11+2reb+1ast, I.Tomas 11+6ast, N.Vladovic 10+2reb, I.Djerman 5+4reb+1ast, R.Lez 5 Darda: L.Panduric 22+2reb+6ast, A.Trepalovac 20+19reb+2ast, M.Hrncic 20+3reb+2ast, A.Bicvic 8+2reb, S.Tesija 4+9reb, M.Mandic 2+1ast
Eighth-ranked Krizevci (6-12) made lots of trouble for sixth ranked Djuro Djakovic (10-8) in Slavonski Brod on Saturday. Djuro Djakovic managed to secure only one-point victory 73-72. However their fans expected easier game. The hosts trailed by 5 points at the halftime before their 22-14 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to win the game. 25 personal fouls committed by Krizevci helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was guard Teo Petani (190-88) who scored 20 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Forward Toni Brnas (201-91) chipped in a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds. Four Djuro Djakovic players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Marin Zrnic (200-88) who recorded 17 points and 5 rebounds and guard Ivan Svoboda (190-87) added 16 points respectively. Krizevci's coach Luka Bujas rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Djuro Djakovic moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Darda. Krizevci lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 12 games lost. Top scorers: Krizevci: M.Zrnic 17+5reb+3ast, I.Svoboda 16+4reb, G.Fodor 8+4reb, H.Sertic 7+1reb+1ast, I.Cvjetkovic 6+4reb+1ast, B.Kapusta 5+2reb+1ast Djuro Djakovic: T.Petani 20+6reb+5ast, T.Brnas 18+12reb, M.Sarlija 14+8reb+5ast, M.Batina 11+5reb, P.Zivkovic 7+1reb, M.Kljaic 3+1ast
No shocking result in a game in Rijeka where second ranked Kvarner 2010 (13-5) defeated 9th ranked Osjecki Sokol (5-13) 81-76 on Saturday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. The hosts started the game with a very strong first quarter 22-13. But Osjecki Sokol won third quarter 18-17. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Forward Ivica Radic (208-90) had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Henrik Sirko (198-93) chipped in 9 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Kvarner 2010's coach Vladimir Anzulovic used entire bench in such tough game. The best for the losing side was guard Aljosa Sarac (190-89) with 23 points and 5 rebounds and swingman Veljko Budimir (199-85, agency: Court Side) scored 17 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Kvarner 2010 maintains second position with 13-5 record behind leader KK Zagreb. Osjecki Sokol lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the ninth place with 13 games lost. Top scorers: Osjecki Sokol: A.Sarac 23+5reb+3ast, V.Budimir 17+5reb+5ast, J.Kozic 14+3reb+1ast, Z.Tucakovic 9+6reb, I.Cosic 9+8reb+1ast, D.Rados 4 Kvarner 2010: M.Juricic 18, I.Radic 16+12reb+1ast, H.Sirko 9+8reb+3ast, A.Smolic 9+1reb+2ast, D.Jelenic 8+1reb+2ast, J.Surina 8+3reb+1ast
Tenth-ranked KK Dubrovnik (1-17) made lots of trouble for fourth ranked Alkar Sinj (12-6) on Saturday. The visitors from Sinj managed to secure only one-point victory 77-76. However their fans expected much easier game. The guests trailed by 2 points at the halftime before their 21-15 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to win the game. Swingman Slavko Modric (203-84) scored 18 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Zeljko Zupic (205-81, college: Denver) chipped in 12 points during the contest. Alkar Sinj's coach Boris Poljak used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was center Maro Lucic (202-80) with 21 points and 6 rebounds and guard Ivan Mikulic (191-91) scored 15 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Four KK Dubrovnik players scored in double figures. Alkar Sinj moved-up to third place, which they share with Jolly. KK Dubrovnik lost fourteenth consecutive game. Loser KK Dubrovnik stay dead last with 17 lost games. Top scorers: Dubrovnik: M.Lucic 21+6reb+2ast, D.Jakolis 17+7reb, I.Mikulic 15+8reb+5ast, I.Bogdanovic 10+3reb, M.Peric 9+1reb+2ast, M.Proleta 2+6reb+1ast Alkar Sinj: S.Modric 18+6reb+2ast, Z.Zupic 12+3reb+1ast, R.Jugo 11+1reb+3ast, N.Gaurina 9+3reb, L.Zitko 7+2reb, J.Matic 7+5reb+2ast
Croatia U19 wins Dubrovnik Tournament - Jun 17, 2013
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Croatia U19 -Brazil U19 67:53
Croatia U19 wins Dubrovnik Tournament with 4 participating teams. The home side of the event posted three victories in three games. In Day 3 Croatia U19 rolled over Brazil U19 67:53. The latter finished second with 2-1 record.
Both teams entered the game undefeated and it was Brazil to start with 20-12 lead. Croatia however needed a strong second period and grabbed a 28:27 halftime advantage [read more]
Croatia U19 -Brazil U19 67:53
Croatia U19 wins Dubrovnik Tournament with 4 participating teams. The home side of the event posted three victories in three games. In Day 3 Croatia U19 rolled over Brazil U19 67:53. The latter finished second with 2-1 record. Both teams entered the game undefeated and it was Brazil to start with 20-12 lead. Croatia however needed a strong second period and grabbed a 28:27 halftime advantage. Croatia increased to 54:46 in the third period and then won the game by 14 points. Dario Saric (208-F/C-94, agency: XL Basketball Agency) top-scored for the winners with 18 points and Bender added 16. Maric notched 10, while Tomislav Gabric (201-PF-95, agency: XL Basketball Agency) posted 9. Dias ended up with 14 points in defeat, whilst Leonardo Demetrio (204-F/C-94), Sommer and Verado had 6 each.
Croatia U19 posts the second straight win in Dubrovnik - Jun 16, 2013
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Croatia U19- Argentina U19 89:80
Croatia U19 posts the second straight win in Dubrovnik at the International Tournament with 4 teams. In Day 2 Croatia beat Argentina U19 89:80. The latter suffered their second straight loss.
Both teams nailed 21 points in the first period and then the second frame became decisive in the game. The hosts erupted for 49:39 lead at the halftime and never looked behind after [read more]
Croatia U19- Argentina U19 89:80
Croatia U19 posts the second straight win in Dubrovnik at the International Tournament with 4 teams. In Day 2 Croatia beat Argentina U19 89:80. The latter suffered their second straight loss. Both teams nailed 21 points in the first period and then the second frame became decisive in the game. The hosts erupted for 49:39 lead at the halftime and never looked behind after. Croatia led 73:59 after three quarters, while Argentina looked better in the last stanza. The latter did their best to recover and managed to reduce to final 9 points. Martin Junakovic (185-PG-94, agency: XL Basketball Agency) top-scored for the winners with 21 points and Bender netted 18. Dominik Mavra (191-SG-94) delivered 13, whilst Tomislav Gabric (201-PF-95, agency: XL Basketball Agency) added 11. Torres ended up with 17 points in the losing effort, while Moreno and Rodrigo Haag (193-SG-95) had 14 each. Gonzales delivered 10 points in a loss.
Croatia U19 opens home tournament with the win - Jun 15, 2013
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Russia U19-Croatia U19 52:66
Croatia U19 opens home tournament with the win over Russia U19. Croatian players won 66:52 in Day 1 of the International Tournament in Dubrovnik.
Croatia started the game with 16-13 lead end enjoyed a 32:28 halftime advantage. Moreover the hosts pushed the tempo for good in the second half and led 50:42 at the end of the third period. Croatia also won the last period 16-10 and sealed a comfortable win in the opener [read more]
Russia U19-Croatia U19 52:66
Croatia U19 opens home tournament with the win over Russia U19. Croatian players won 66:52 in Day 1 of the International Tournament in Dubrovnik. Croatia started the game with 16-13 lead end enjoyed a 32:28 halftime advantage. Moreover the hosts pushed the tempo for good in the second half and led 50:42 at the end of the third period. Croatia also won the last period 16-10 and sealed a comfortable win in the opener. Dario Saric (208-F/C-94, agency: XL Basketball Agency) top-scored for the winners with 20 points and Bender nailed 12. Maric poured in 10, whilst Martin Junakovic (185-PG-94, agency: XL Basketball Agency) added 9. Igor Kanygin (207-F/C-94, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) finished the game with 10 points in the losing effort, whilst Ilintsky, Yuriy Pershin (190-G-94) and Andrey Desyatnikov (219-C-94, agency: INVICTUS Sports Group) had 6 each. In another game of day 1 Brazil U19 overcame Argentine U19 66:60.
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